W1B 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1B 5BT

W1B 5BT, Westminster has recorded a total of 1327 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1B 5BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1B postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 20.00 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1B 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1B 5BT, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (501) incidents (75.79% increase)
  • Other theft: (262) incidents (83.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (182) incidents (116.67% increase)

W1B 5BT Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 188
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82

W1B 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 501 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 262 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person501NA75.79%
Other theft262NA83.22%
Shoplifting182NA116.67%
Violence and sexual offences104NA14.29%
Anti-social behaviour79NA-15.05%
Robbery66NA22.22%
Vehicle crime42NA16.67%
Public order37NA76.19%
Burglary16NA6.67%
Drugs15NA-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-14.29%
Bicycle theft5NA150.00%
Other crime5NA25.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 285 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person285NA5600.00%
Other theft143NA3475.00%
Anti-social behaviour93NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences91NA2933.33%
Shoplifting84NA0.00%
Robbery54NA2600.00%
Vehicle crime36NA0.00%
Drugs24NA2300.00%
Public order21NA425.00%
Burglary15NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson14NA0.00%
Other crime4NA300.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5NA0.00%
Other theft4NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA200.00%
Robbery2NA100.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery1NA-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-90.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41NA-95.13%
Violence and sexual offences10NA-89.01%
Other theft3NA-99.13%
Public order3NA-91.67%
Robbery2NA-96.43%
Drugs1NA-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 842 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 343 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person842NA1459.26%
Other theft343NA4187.50%
Shoplifting179NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences91NA1720.00%
Anti-social behaviour86NA0.00%
Vehicle crime77NA0.00%
Robbery56NA5500.00%
Burglary40NA0.00%
Public order36NA800.00%
Drugs10NA400.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA600.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54NA0.00%
Other theft8NA700.00%
Violence and sexual offences5NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1NA-99.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 890 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 454 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person890NA-24.32%
Other theft454NA-33.14%
Shoplifting165NA-0.60%
Violence and sexual offences110NA-26.17%
Robbery78NA-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour76NA-26.92%
Vehicle crime57NA9.62%
Burglary41NA156.25%
Public order36NA-14.29%
Drugs19NA-40.62%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-45.00%
Bicycle theft7NA75.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1176 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 679 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1176NA-1.26%
Other theft679NA-5.96%
Shoplifting166NA8.50%
Violence and sexual offences149NA11.19%
Anti-social behaviour104NA40.54%
Robbery91NA-2.15%
Vehicle crime52NA-13.33%
Public order42NA-14.29%
Drugs32NA-13.51%
Criminal damage and arson20NA66.67%
Burglary16NA-48.39%
Bicycle theft4NA-20.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1191 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 722 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1191NA77.23%
Other theft722NA34.45%
Shoplifting153NA-0.65%
Violence and sexual offences134NA-4.96%
Robbery93NA45.31%
Anti-social behaviour74NA-26.73%
Vehicle crime60NA17.65%
Public order49NA2.08%
Drugs37NA54.17%
Burglary31NA93.75%
Criminal damage and arson12NA9.09%
Other crime8NA166.67%
Bicycle theft5NA-28.57%
Possession of weapons3NA50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 672 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 537 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person672NA0.00%
Other theft537NA0.00%
Shoplifting154NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences141NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour101NA0.00%
Robbery64NA0.00%
Vehicle crime51NA0.00%
Public order48NA0.00%
Drugs24NA0.00%
Burglary16NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 286.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 722 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024262
August 2024143
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024343
March 20248
February 20241
January 2024454
December 2023679
November 2023722
October 2023537

A total of 508 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202454
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202456
March 20241
January 202478
December 202391
November 202393
October 202364

A total of 1083 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 154.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024182
August 202484
April 2024179
January 2024165
December 2023166
November 2023153
October 2023154

A total of 5657 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 565.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1191 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024501
August 2024285
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024842
March 202454
January 2024890
December 20231176
November 20231191
October 2023672

A total of 375 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202436
April 202477
January 202457
December 202352
November 202360
October 202351

A total of 839 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 202491
July 20243
June 20241
May 202410
April 202491
March 20245
January 2024110
December 2023149
November 2023134
October 2023141

A total of 280 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202421
July 20244
May 20243
April 202436
March 20244
January 202436
December 202342
November 202349
October 202348

A total of 613 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202493
April 202486
January 202476
December 2023104
November 202374
October 2023101

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 20247
March 20241
January 202411
December 202320
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 175 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202440
January 202441
December 202316
November 202331
October 202316

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 165 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20242
January 202419
December 202332
November 202337
October 202324

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1B 5BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total188
    Theft from the person78
    Other theft34
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Shoplifting16
    Robbery14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order4
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total57
    Shoplifting15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft10
    Public order6
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total43
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total34
    Theft from the person20
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Little Marlborough Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 23. Carnaby Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Newburgh Street
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 30. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1